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Forget Flower Fads – These 7 Gorgeous Anti-Trend Plants Bring Forever Beauty and a Yard That’s Always in StyleModern trendsetting ornamentals can be exquisite, but flash-in-the-pan fads come and go. For a yard that always looks effortlessly high-end, these enduring, soulful garden classics deliver forever style with minimal fuss
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I Didn't Want To Pay to Remove My Old Tree Stump – So I Hid It in an Unconventional WayRemoving an old tree stump can be a huge drain on your gardening budget, so why not try something different instead?
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How to Dry Hydrangea Flowers – 3 Foolproof Ways to Keep Blooms Beautiful for MonthsWith just a little effort, you can turn this year's hydrangea display into dried arrangements you'll enjoy long after the garden has faded.
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What Peonies Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks to Prevent Disease and Enjoy Big, Blousy Blooms Next YearYour peony plant is about to begin growing next year's buds so these summer care tasks are critical for a showstopper display next spring.
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Why You Should Never Plant These 5 Shrubs in July – and the Gorgeous Alternatives You Need to Try InsteadThey may look lovely, but planting certain shrubs right now is a ticket to heartbreak. Discover the safer options you can plant in summer for massive color and zero hassles
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How to Grow Bleeding Hearts: Essential Tips for Truly Unique Spring BloomsWant a stunning shade garden? Learn how to plant, water, and care for a bleeding heart so it returns with vibrant blooms year after year.
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Make These 7 So-Called One-And-Done Flowers Bloom Again – This Simple Snip Creates a Gorgeous Second FlushYou might hear that certain classic flowers only produce one show a year, but a midsummer snip can prompt a gorgeous second flush in these ornamentals
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Don’t Ignore Mums in July, It's When Fall Flowers Form – Do These 5 Easy Tasks Now to Ensure Huge Autumn BloomsSet up your mums for a big blooming success this fall by checking these easy tasks off your checklist in July. Here's what they need now for tons of flowers.
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Is Your Garden Basically a Frying Pan? These 6 Drought-Tolerant Blooms Stay Lush All SummerSummer can be brutal, but your garden doesn’t have to look defeated – these heat- and drought-tolerant blooms are built to thrive.
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Hotter Summers Are Killing Traditional Hydrangeas – These 6 Gorgeous Alternatives Flourish in the HeatIf your hydrangeas have struggled through recent heatwaves, these tougher plants deliver blooms that rival them while standing up to the heat.
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July Is the Last Chance to Plant These 8 Perennials – They'll Keep Your Garden Colorful Until FallDon't miss the final planting window for these stunning, heat-tolerant perennials! They'll fill your landscape with vibrant blooms now until the first frost.
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Say Hello to Your Birth Month Vine – And the Special Meaning Behind All TwelveFrom sweet-smelling climbers to dramatic flowering vines, your birth month vine might reveal more about your personality than you think…
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Backyard Looking Tired? As a Master Gardener, I Swear By These 8 Summer Rescue Plants for Instant ColorIf your first wave of summer ornamentals is looking a little weatherbeaten, call in the floral rescue squad with these gorgeous plants, guaranteed to add zing, sizzle and instant summer color
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What Dahlias Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks for Dinnerplate Blooms and Buckets of Flowers Through FallJuly dahlia care is easy but the right watering, feeding, pruning and pest control is key to an abundant, long-lasting display.
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Gardeners Are Obsessed With This Striking Evergreen Perennial – And It’s Easy to See WhyOlder than the dinosaurs, this prehistoric beauty is making a major comeback as one of the most sought-after statement plants of the year.
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These 5 Cottage Garden Flowers May Look Delicate – But They Thrive in Extreme Summer ConditionsDon’t let their pretty looks fool you: these deceptively dainty blooms thrive through drought, heat and poor soil, proving you can have breathtaking, old-world charm without the high maintenance
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These 6 Classic Plants Aren't Standing Up to Modern Heat Waves – Here's What to Plant InsteadHeat waves are cooking traditional garden favorites. Here are the classic plants that fail in the heat and the tough, beautiful swaps to plant instead.
